A new uniform policy will go into effect next year at Blue Ridge Middle School, but not all parents are on board.

Blue Ridge will become the fifth middle school in the Greenville County School District to implement a uniform policy.

It will be modeled after Northwood Middle School's policy, which has been in effect since 2008. Principal Richard Griffin said it was put in place to improve test scores and behavior, and it has been very successful.

"We look better, the kids have done remarkably better. Our test scores have risen and our discipline has decreased to the point where last year we had the fewest number of discipline referrals of any middle school in the county," said Griffin.

But many parents have spoken out against the policy. They worry it will take away their child's individuality. They also worry about cost.

What bothers Jessica Heart the most is how the school went about implementing it. She said dozens of parents spoke out against the policy at a community meeting, so she was shocked when she received a letter explaining the new dress requirements for the 2013-2014 school year.

"It feels like they are constantly wanting our involvement for school things but when it comes down to it, we have no opinion at all," said Heart.

Heart, along with several other parents, wanted a vote. But the Greenville County school district isn't required to let parents vote. It allows principals of schools to implement whatever dress code they choose.

Griffin hopes more parents will give the uniform policy a chance.

"Just give it a try because I will tell you, I have yet to see a school where it has not worked in a positive fashion," said Griffin.

The new policy requires students to wear solid color pants or skirts and shirts with collars, buttons, and sleeves. They cannot have logos on them, and must be solid in color of the following colors: red, black, white, pink, purple, blue, or green.

Parents again the policy have started a petition and are asking anyone who wants to sign it to get in touch with Jessica Heart at 451-3108.